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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.47, 8,563.69 and 3,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.47, 8,563.69 and 3,373 is: 4,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.47 : 8,563.69 = 3,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.47/8,563.69 = 3,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.47x = 8,563.69 × 3,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.47x = 28,885,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885,326.37/6,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.82

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